Lead Mechanical Supervisor – Water Treatment Projects

Galliford Try; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work scheme

Be Well wellbeing programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to lead mechanical installations across Affinity Water Framework projects in the Rickmansworth area. You will supervise on-site teams, ensure safe installation practices, and support commissioning and handover with project managers and subcontractors.

You should have strong water-industry mechanical experience, a track record of delivering projects on time, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and collaboration on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the water industry.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical installation through to successful project takeover.
• Strong understanding of water-industry mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience leading teams on site and working directly with clients.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Competence in Microsoft Office for reporting tasks.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• CSCS or ECS card.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SSSTS (minimum) or SMSTS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical installation works on assigned projects, ensuring safe systems of work.
• Ensure mechanical works meet programme requirements and support efficient commissioning.
• Supervise mechanical subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and compliance.
• Review and authorise RAMS; conduct regular mechanical site safety inspections.
• Ensure all mechanical testing, inspections and documentation follow the Inspection & Test Plan.

Skills

Site leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

CSCS or ECS card

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

SSSTS or SMSTS

Tools

RAMS documentation

DSEAR awareness

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to lead mechanical installations across Affinity Water Framework projects in the Rickmansworth area. You will supervise on-site teams, ensure safe installation practices, and support commissioning and handover with project managers and subcontractors.

You should have strong water-industry mechanical experience, a track record of delivering projects on time, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and collaboration on site.